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Chronic Pancreatitis: Current Status and Challenges for Prevention and Treatment

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Abstract This paper reviews the current status of our understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of the continuum of pancreatic diseases from acute and recurrent acute pancreatitis to chronic… Click to show full abstract

Abstract This paper reviews the current status of our understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of the continuum of pancreatic diseases from acute and recurrent acute pancreatitis to chronic pancreatitis and the diseases that are often linked with pancreatitis including diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer. In addition to reviewing the current state of the field, we identify gaps in knowledge that are necessary to address to improve patient outcomes in these conditions.

Keywords: pancreatitis current; pancreatitis; status challenges; current status; chronic pancreatitis

Journal Title: Digestive Diseases and Sciences
Year Published: 2017

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